This message and its contents are subject to the conditions set out at the end of this email ****************************************************************************** Hi, I am fairly new to all of this! I am trying to prove to various people that they can run an effective basic videoconferencing utility they can use linux and gnomemeeting. However, I am having problems with getting various bits set up. I have plugged my microphone in and the webcam. In YAST2 when I select HW info, it lists the correct USB Cam that I have, but I can't get xawtv to even start (it says /dev/video0 no such device). When I try a basic "rec -d /dev/dsp myfile.wav" it appears to record, but with no sound on playback. I have looked at volume control and the Mic is set up to rec. If I just speak into the mic without anything running, I can hear myself(!) I know this is a lot of queries, but if anyone can help..... Cheers, Chris. -- Cims (Wexham Office) Ext. 8690 Direct Line: +44 (0) 1753 828690 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 753321 Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 916406 Email: chris.pugh@cimsglobal.com =================================== ALWAYS ENCRYPT SENSITIVE INFORMATION ++++ For a copy of my public key send me a blank mail with the subject line "send public key". ++++ ******************************************************************************** Important: This e-mail and its attachments are intended for the above named only and may be confidential. If they have come to you in error you must take no action based on them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone. If you have received this communication in error please notify the Cims Helpdesk by e-mail, (Helpdesk@cimsglobal.com) or by telephone (+44 (0) 870 241 1234) and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Any Incoming or Outgoing email may be monitored by us. This communication is from Cims Limited, (company number 1008797) reg. office: Wexham Springs, Framewood Road, Wexham, Slough, UK, SL3 6PJ Telephone +44 (0) 1753 828 600 Fax +44 (0) 1753 662822 http://www.cimsglobal.com Although this e-mail and its attachments are believed to be free from any virus, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free. ********************************************************************************
Hi Chris, For the camera - check /proc/video/ and underlying directories to see if your driver is really loaded and is the correct one with corresponding capabilities: "cat /proc/vide/dev/video0" should show VID_TYPE_CAPTURE within output. Otherwize try to load the kernel module for your camera manually, check if there are extra options available etc... For the mic check alsamixer and arecord. You should see that the source for recording is the microphone, and with arecord you should be able to record (assuming your sound is set up with alsa). And finally concerning gnomemeeting: I'm pretty glad for it's existence, but have to confess I couldn't get any satisfactory experience with it. Even on a LAN it managed to distort video and audio, as if there's not enough bandwidth, and would freeze or even crash every now and then. This is ~1 year old experience, I hope they improved since then. Good luck Eduard --- Chris Pugh <Chris.Pugh@cimsglobal.com> wrote:
Hi,
I am fairly new to all of this! I am trying to prove to various people that they can run an effective basic videoconferencing utility they can use linux and gnomemeeting. However, I am having problems with getting various bits set up.
I have plugged my microphone in and the webcam. In YAST2 when I select HW info, it lists the correct USB Cam that I have, but I can't get xawtv to even start (it says /dev/video0 no such device). When I try a basic "rec -d /dev/dsp myfile.wav" it appears to record, but with no sound on playback. I have looked at volume control and the Mic is set up to rec. If I just speak into the mic without anything running, I can hear myself(!)
I know this is a lot of queries, but if anyone can help.....
Cheers,
Chris. -- Cims (Wexham Office) Ext. 8690 Direct Line: +44 (0) 1753 828690 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 753321 Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 916406 Email: chris.pugh@cimsglobal.com ===================================
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